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Remicade, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease, has been associated with potentially fatal blood disorders and infections, including tuberculosis.

Remicade, whose active ingredient is infliximab, was introduced in the United States in 1998.

In August 2004, the FDA and the drug's manufacturer, Centocor, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, issued a warning about the use of Remicade. At that time there had been 580 reports of adverse reactions, including 12 deaths.

A letter was sent that same month to doctors alerting them that patients using Remicade have suffered reductions in blood and platelet counts that left them more susceptible to abnormal bleeding and infections, including invasive fungal infections and an increased chance of developing tuberculosis. Some patients also suffered central nervous system disorders, including those leading to a swelling and decay of blood vessels.

The packaging now lists tuberculosis, invasive fungal infections, histoplasmosis, listeriosis and pneumocystosis as possible adverse effects of taking the drug. The Remicade web site now notes, "There are reports of serious infections, including tuberculosis (TB) and sepsis. Some of these infections have been fatal."

Patients are encouraged to contact a healthcare professional if they develop any signs of an infection such as fever, fatigue, cough, or the flu or possible signs of blood disorders such as persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, or paleness or numbness, weakness, tingling, or visual disturbances while taking Remicade.

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If you or a loved one has suffered a blood disorder or tuberculosis after using Remicade, you need a law firm with the resources and the experience to bring you justice. Please call or e-mail the pharmaceutical litigation attorneys at Kline & Specter. We'll evaluate your Remicade side effects claim for free and we don't get paid unless you do. Our expertise will help you get the compensation you deserve.

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This page was last updated on January 31, 2007.